Chapter 2 of the textbook discusses two scenarios in which evidence may not meet some audience’s expectations. In the first scenario, two scientific studies are in conflict with each other In the second scenario, a child psychiatrist uses stories from his patients rather than statistics as evidence. Each case poses a problem regarding the use of evidence: We sometimes have difficulty reconciling conflicting pieces of evidence, and we are reluctant to see stories, rather than statistics, as valid evidence. In the essay that you are writing right now, what kinds of evidence have you found? In what way might it meet an audience's expectations? Name the audience, discuss how it may meet--or not meet--the audience's expectations, and explain why. Later in the week, compare your observations about evidence with those of your classmates.
I decided to touch on the subject time management, which the audience could be anyone struggling to prioritize their time but I have chosen to target students transitioning from high school into college.
In my essay the evidence will have statistics based on the study of student grades having a huge decrease, also strong claims that time management should be a subject taught throughout the early stages of school. This evidence meets my audience expectations as it defines the nature of a successful college career. Going into college as young adults are giving more freedom then they have ever had and wanting to have the full college experience so prioritizing your time could be the deciding factor in your success. My observation on evidence is that it should persuasive, having the statistics as a core and surrounding them with relevance that connects with the audience your are trying to reach.
